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Lockheed Martin · 5 days ago

Production Inspection Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a Production Inspection Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering Team. The role involves assisting in the inspection of assemblies for the F-35 program using advanced technologies and providing support for corrective actions and process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Reads/interprets component and assembly blueprint geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and customer specifications for use in defining manufacturing methods and requirements
Investigates manufacturing issues and defects to determine root causes, and defines and provides support for corrective actions., determines root causes, and defines methods for resolution
Identifies opportunities and develops methods for process improvement
Works closely with shop floor personnel to acquire feedback on manufacturing processes and tooling
Performs training of supervisors, other engineers and operators in use of inspection equipment and software
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks with minimal direction, and quickly shift priorities within a constantly changing work environment
Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving capabilities
Proven capabilities to manage multiple tasks/projects within defined and compressed timeframes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualification

3D scanning equipmentMetrology analysis softwareProduct inspection experienceRoot cause analysisProcess improvement methodsBlueprint interpretationAnalytical skillsTraining skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related degree plan, e.g., Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Experience in Operations Manufacturing environment
Reads/interprets component and assembly blueprint geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and customer specifications for use in defining manufacturing methods and requirements
Investigates manufacturing issues and defects to determine root causes, and defines and provides support for corrective actions
Identifies opportunities and develops methods for process improvement
Works closely with shop floor personnel to acquire feedback on manufacturing processes and tooling
Performs training of supervisors, other engineers and operators in use of inspection equipment and software
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks with minimal direction, and quickly shift priorities within a constantly changing work environment
Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving capabilities
Proven capabilities to manage multiple tasks/projects within defined and compressed timeframes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a US Citizen

Preferred

Product inspection experience
Skilled in the use of 3D scanning equipment and associated software
Knowledge of or training in the use of MetraSCAN Optical 3D scanning equipment and VX Elements software, or other optical scanning equipment and software types
PolyWorks Inspector software knowledge/experience, or equivalent 3D metrology analysis software
Reverse engineering experience and associated software knowledge
CMM or Faro/Romer Arm inspection Equipment Experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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